Yamaha Motif 6 Manual

							Reference  Sampling Mode
Sampling Record mode    When entering the Sampling mode from the Voice mode/Performance mode
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Sampling mode
■ Creating samples — basic procedure
In the Sampling mode, the following three types of data can be created.
• Waveform: Created by recording a sample. 
• Sample Voice: Created by recording a sample (depending on the settings before recording) in the Sampling mode entered from the Song 
mode/Pattern mode. The resulting Waveform can be assigned to a Sample Voice. 
• User Voice: Created by recording a sample (depending on the settings before recording) in the Sampling mode entered from the Voice 
mode/Performance mode. The resulting Waveform can be assigned to a User Voice. 
After creating the data described above, save them to a SmartMedia/USB storage device in the File mode. Sample Voices that are assigned to 
Song tracks can be saved along with Song data. When saving Song data (that includes Sample Voices) or User Voice data, all Waveforms 
assigned to the data will be saved automatically. Waveforms assigned to the Sample Voices or User Voices will be saved together automatically. 
Waveforms which are not assigned to any Song or Voice data should be saved individually as Waveforms.
IMPORTANT:The Sampling mode is available only when optional DIMMs (page 289) have been installed to the MOTIF ES.
The waveforms created in the Sampling mode reside temporarily in the optionally installed DIMMs (page 187). Because data contained in DIMM is lost when 
the power is turned off, you should always save the waveforms created by recording, editing, and using Jobs to a SmartMedia/USB storage device before 
turning off the power. For information on how to save, see page 97. 
In this mode, you can record sounds to this synthesizer (for example, your voice, a guitar, or sounds from a CD), edit them, and use them to 
create voices you can play from the keyboard. Or, if you enter this mode from the Song or Pattern mode, the sounds you record (commonly 
called “sample”) can be assigned to the tracks and played back automatically with the song or pattern. What’s more, by using the Resampling 
function, you can create new samples from your edits, or make samples from the sounds of this synthesizer itself.
When entering the Sampling mode from the Voice mode/Performance mode
In this case, you can create a Waveform or User Voice by recording sounds input from external devices such as a microphone and audio 
equipment. 
Sampling Record mode[INTEGRATED SAMPLING]
[F1] DEST (Destination)
From this display you can determine the destination location to which the recorded sample will be stored.
WaveformDetermines the Waveform number to which the recorded sample is assigned.
Settings:001~1024
KeybankDetermines the note number located at the center of the Key Bank.
Settings:C-2 ~G8
nFor details about Waveform and Key Bank, see page 173.
PartDetermines the Performance Part to which the recorded sample is assigned. This is available only when entering the 
Sampling mode from the Performance mode. When set to “off,” only the Voice will be created by sampling.
Settings:off, 1~ 4
VoiceThe recorded sample can be stored as a User voice. This parameter determines the User voice bank and number to 
which the recorded sample is assigned.
nWhen this is set to “---,” only a Waveform is created; the sample is not stored as a User voice. The sample is stored to the 
smallest numbered Waveform available. If you wish to hear the new sample, go to the WAVE display ([VOICE] → Voice 
selection → [EDIT] → Element selection → [F1] OSC → [SF1] WAVE) or KEYBANK display ([INTEGRATED SAMPLING] → 
[EDIT] → [F1] KEYBANK) and search through the User Waveforms to find the desired sample.
KeyAvailable only when the User voice bank is set to UDR (User Drum). This parameter lets you determine the key to 
which the sample obtained via the Sampling feature will be assigned. 
Settings:C0 ~ C6
[F2] SOURCE
From this display you can set parameters related to the audio source. 
TypeDetermines the Sampling type. Keep in mind that this parameter is fixed to “sample” when entering the Sampling 
mode from the Voice/Performance mode.
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SourceDetermines the recording source. 
Settings:A/D, resample, AIB2, mLAN1~4
A/D ...................Analog audio from the A/D INPUT jacks is recognized as the recording source.
resample ..........The audio signal produced from the instrument when you play the keyboard along with the Audio Input part (in other 
words all the audio signals output from the OUTPUT jacks) is recognized as a recording source and “resampled.”
AIEB2 ...............Digital audio from the DIGITAL IN terminal or OPTICAL IN terminal (with optional AIEB2) is recognized as the recording 
source.
mLAN1~4.........The mLAN connector (with optional mLAN16E) is recognized as the recording source.
NextDetermines whether multiple samples can be recorded without exiting from the Record mode (on) or not (off). When 
you wish to assign individual samples to the keys one by one to create a Drum Voice, set this parameter to on. 
Keep in mind that the Next parameter may be fixed to “off” and cannot be changed.  This occurs when you enter the 
Sampling mode from the Voice mode/Performance mode, set the Voice to something other than “off” in the [F1] 
DEST display, and set the Source (above) to “resample” in the [F2] SOURCE display. 
Mono/StereoDetermines whether new samples will be recorded as stereo or mono samples.
Settings:monoL, monoR, monoL+R, stereo
L mono .............The L-channel signal will be recorded as a mono sample.
R mono.............The R-channel signal will be recorded as a mono sample.
L+Rmono .........The L-channel and R-channel signals will be mixed and recorded as a mono sample.
stereo ...............A stereo sample will be recorded.
Frequency 
(Sampling Frequency)Specifies the sampling frequency. The rate at which digital readings are taken is referred to as the sampling 
frequency. Higher sampling frequencies result in higher quality sound, but use up more memory.
Settings:44.1k (44.1 kHz), 22.0kLo (22.05 kHz Lo-Fi), 11.0kLo (11.025 kHz Lo-Fi), 5.5kLo (5.5125 kHz Lo-Fi)
nWhen the Source is set to any of mLAN1~4 and the mLAN terminal is used as an audio input, the Frequency is fixed to 44.1 
kHz and cannot be changed.
nAt settings other than 44.1 kHz, the sound monitored during recording may be different from the recorded sound, depending 
on the source signal.
[F6] REC
Even if you press the [F6] REC button, recording (sampling) will not start immediately. Set various parameters such as Trigger Mode in the Sampling Standby 
display, then start the actual sampling according to the settings. 
STANDBY (Sampling Standby)Press the [REC] button to enter the Sampling Standby display. From this display you can turn the Confirm function on 
or off by pressing the [F2] CONFM button as well as set parameters listed below. For details on the Confirm function, 
refer to page 95 in the Quick Guide section.
TrggrMode (Trigger Mode)Specifies the method by which sampling will be triggered.
Settings:level, manual
level..................When this is selected, press the [F6] REC button to enable the Trigger Waiting condition. Sampling will then begin as 
soon as an input signal exceeding the specified trigger level is received. When this is selected, you need also set the 
Trigger Level (1~127). 
manual .............When this is selected, sampling will begin as soon as the [F6] START button is pressed, regardless of the input signal 
level. 
KeyThis is the same parameter as Keybank in the [F1] DEST display. 
RecMonitor (Recording Monitor)Determines the output level of the monitor for the input signal.
This monitor signal is output from the PHONES jack or the OUTPUT R and L/MONO jacks. This has no effect on the 
recording level.
Settings:0 ~ 127
RecGain (Recording Gain)Determines the recording gain when resampling. This parameter is available only when the Source is set to 
“resample.” 
Settings:-12dB ~ +12dB
WAITING (Trigger Waiting)When Trigger Mode is set to “level” in the Sampling Standby display, press the [F6] REC button again to enter the 
Trigger Waiting condition; the [F6] menu changes to “STOP.” In this status, sampling will begin as soon as an input 
signal exceeding the specified trigger level is received. Before recording starts, press the [F6] STOP button or 
[EXIT] button to return to the Sampling Standby display. 
Keep in mind that the Confirm function can also be turned on or off by using the [F2] CONFM button in the Trigger 
Waiting condition.
RECORDING During recording, press the [F6] STOP button or [EXIT] button to stop the sampling. 
After sampling (recording) stops: The following menus appear only when the Confirm function is turned on. 
[F3] AUDITIONPressing this lets you hear the sample obtained by recording (sampling).
[F4] CANCELPressing this deletes the sample obtained by recording (sampling) and return to the Sampling Standby display. 
[F5] OKPressing this stores the sample obtained by recording (sampling) to the specified destination. 
						

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Sampling Record mode    When entering the Sampling mode from the Song mode/Pattern mode
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When entering the Sampling mode from the Song mode/Pattern mode
In this case, you can create a Waveform or Sample Voice by recording sounds input from external devices such as a microphone and audio 
equipment. 
[F1] DEST (Destination)
From this display you can determine the destination location to which the recorded sample will be stored. 
TrackDetermines the track number to which the recorded sample is assigned.
Settings:1 ~ 16
KeybankDetermines the note number located at the center of the Key Bank. This parameter is available only when the 
Sampling type is set to “sample” or “sample+note” (in the Type parameter below).
Settings:C-2 ~ G8
[F2] SOURCE
From this display you can set parameters related to the audio source.
TypeDetermines the Sampling type. When entering the Sampling mode from the Song/Pattern mode, the data created by  
Sampling varies depending on this setting. 
Settings:sample, sample+note, slice+seq
sample.................. Only sample (wave) data is created.
sample+note ........ In addition to sample data, the appropriate note data for playing the sample is created and recorded to the track 
specified in the [F1] DEST display.
slice+seq .............. The recorded sample is automatically divided into “slices,” and these are assigned to successive notes on the 
keyboard. 
nDetailed settings (meter, measure number etc,) are specified in the Slice display after sampling.
SourceDetermines the recording source. 
Same as in the Sampling mode from the Voice mode/Performance mode. See above. 
NextDetermines whether multiple samples can be recorded without exiting from the Record mode (on) or not (off). When 
you wish to assign individual samples to the keys one by one to create a Drum Voice, set this parameter to on. 
Keep in mind that this parameter is fixed to off when the Source is set to “slice + seq.” 
Mono/StereoDetermines whether new samples will be recorded as stereo or mono samples.
Same as in the Sampling mode from the Voice mode/Performance mode. See above. 
Frequency 
(Sampling Frequency)Specifies the sampling frequency.
Same as in the Sampling mode from the Voice mode/Performance mode. See above. 
[F6] REC
Even if you press the [F6] REC button, recording (sampling) will not start immediately. Set various parameters such as Trigger Mode in the Sampling Standby 
display, then start the actual sampling according to the settings.
STANDBY (Sampling Standby)Press the [REC] button to enter the Sampling Standby display. From this display you can turn the Confirm function on 
or off by pressing the [F2] CONFM button as well as set parameters listed below. For details about the Confirm 
function, refer to page 95 in the Quick Guide section. 
Please keep in mind that the Confirm function is not available when the Type in the [F2] SOURCE display is set to 
“slice+seq.” 
TrggrMode (Trigger Mode)Specifies the method by which sampling will be triggered.
Settings:level, meas, manual
level ...................... Same as in the Sampling mode from the Voice mode/Performance mode. See above. 
meas (measure) ... This should be set together with the Punch-in/out measure. After the [F6] START button is pressed, sampling will 
begin at the specified punch-in measure, and end at the specified punch-out measure. Sampling will also stop when 
the Song/Pattern is stopped by pressing the [J] (Stop) button. 
manual.................. Same as in the Sampling mode from the Voice mode/Performance mode. See above. 
KeyThis appears when Type in the [F2] SOURCE display is set to something other than “slice+seq.” This is the same 
parameter as Keybank in the [F1] DEST display. 
RecMonitor (Recording Monitor)Determines the output level of the monitor for the input signal.
This monitor signal is output from the PHONES jack or the OUTPUT R and L/MONO jacks. This has no effect on the 
recording level.
Settings:0 ~ 127
RecGain (Recording Gain)Determines the recording gain when resampling. This parameter is available only when the Source is set to 
“resample.”
Settings:-12dB ~ +12dB 
						

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Sampling Record mode    When entering the Sampling mode from the Song mode/Pattern mode    
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WAITING (Trigger Waiting or 
Punch-in Waiting)When Trigger Mode is set to “level” in the Sampling Standby display, press the [F6] REC button again to enter the 
Trigger Waiting condition; the [F6] menu changes to “STOP.” In this condition, sampling will begin as soon as an 
input signal exceeding the specified trigger level is received. 
When the Trigger Mode is set to “meas” in the Sampling Standby display, press the [F6] REC button again to enter 
the Punch-in Waiting condition; the [F6] menu changes to “STOP.” In this condition, sampling will begin as soon as a 
song or pattern playback reaches the punch-in measure. 
Before recording starts in either condition, press the [F6] STOP button or [EXIT] button to return to the Sampling 
Standby display. Keep in mind that the Confirm function can be tuned on or off by using the [F2] CONFM button also 
in the Trigger Waiting or Punch-in Waiting condition if the Sampling type is set to other than “slice+seq.” 
RECORDINGDuring recording, press the [F6] STOP button or [EXIT] button to stop sampling.
After sampling (recording) stops:The following menus appear when the Sampling type is set to “sample” or “sample+note” and the Confirm function 
is turned on. 
[F3] AUDITIONPressing this lets you hear the sample obtained by recording (sampling). 
[F4] CANCELPressing this deletes the sample obtained by recording (sampling) and return to the Sampling Standby display.
[F5] OKPressing this stores the sample obtained by recording (sampling) to the specified destination. 
TRIM/SLICE display after 
sampling stopsIf you’ve entered the Sampling Record mode for the Song or Pattern mode and you’ve set the sampling type to 
“slice+seq,” you should set the following Slice related parameters after the Sampling stops. 
Please note that the Confirm function is not available in this case. 
[F1] TRIM
The trim function makes it possible to specify the beginning and end points to be played back within an entire sample. You can also specify the tempo for 
the range of the looped playback and determine its beat.
Start (Start Point)Determines the Start point for the sample playback.
Loop (Loop Start Point)
Determines the Top point of the loop playback (the point where the loop begins) within the range of the entire sample.
End (End Point)Determines the End point of the loop playback within the range of the entire sample.
BeatIndicates the (beat) and tempo of the range from the Loop Start Point to the End Point. 
[SF1] AUDITIONPress the [SF1] button to sound the recorded sample according to the settings in this display.
[SF2] LP=STWhen the menu indication here is “LP=ST,” the Start (Start Point) and the Loop (Loop Start Point) will share the same 
address, meaning that both of them will be changed simultaneously, even if just one of them is changed.  Pressing 
the [SF2] button in this condition changes the menu from “LP=ST” to “LP≠ST.”  When the menu indication here is 
“LP≠ST,” the Start (Start Point) and the Loop (Loop Start Point) can be changed independently.  When pressing the 
[SF2] button in this condition, the address value of the Start will be copied to that of the Loop, with the result that 
both of them will have the same address value.  The menu indication also changes from “LP≠ST” to “LP=ST.”
[SF3] SET ENDPressing this calls up the display for determining the End Point, from which you can set the tempo, beat, and 
measure for the sample. Press the [ENTER] button to actually set End Point. If you are satisfied with the results 
(press [SF1] to audition the sample), press the [F6] OK button to return to the original display. Doing this stores your 
edited sample to the DIMM memory. To return to the original display without changing the data, press the [F5] 
CANCEL button.
[SF4] EXTRACTDelete all unnecessary sample data located ahead of the Start point and located after the End point) by pressing the 
[SF4] button.
[F5] ZOOM-
[F6] ZOOM+Press the [F5] and [F6] buttons to zoom in and out of the wave display.
[F2] SLICE
This powerful feature lets you automatically divide the recorded sample into separate “slices.” These slices are then assigned to successive notes and 
arranged as sequence data. 
nBefore executing the Slice operation, you’ll need to accurately adjust the length of the sample. Use the [SF1] AUDITION button in the [F1] TRIM display to loop the sample 
and precisely set the Start and End points as required.
After specifying the following parameters, press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts you for confirmation.) Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the 
Slice. You can hear and confirm the sliced samples by pressing the [SF1] AUDITION button. If you are satisfied with the result of the operation, press the 
[F6] OK button to store the result of the Slice operation and go back to the Sampling Setup display. If not, press the [F5] CANCEL button to go back to the 
Sampling Setup display without storing the result. 
Type (Slice Type)Specifies how the sample is sliced, and to some extent determines the resulting sound quality. Select the type that 
best suits the original phrase.
Settings:beat1~3, phrase1~4, quick
beat1~3 ...........This slice type is suited for percussive phrases such as drums or bass with a fast attack and short decay. Three 
variations are provided.
phrase1~4 .......Ideal for phrases containing cymbals or other instruments with a long decay. Four variations are provided. 
quick ................Regardless of the phrase content, the sample is divided at the specified note sub-divisions. The number of slices per 
measure is calculated by multiplying the top number of the Meter (time signature) parameter by the bottom number of 
the SubDivide parameter.
nFor helpful hints on getting the Slice Type parameter to work for different samples, see “Tips for using the Slice Types” on page 
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Sampling Edit mode
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This mode gives you a variety of sample editing tools, with which you can change the samples you’ve recorded in the Sampling Record mode, 
and customize them for your applications as needed. 
nFor samples that have been recorded in stereo (with Stereo Sampling), both the left and right waves of the sample are edited together. In the actual process, 
any edits made to the left channel wave are duplicated exactly in the right channel. The exception to this, of course, is Pan — since the sample already is in 
stereo.
nUnlike in the Sampling Record mode, all parameters and functions of the Sampling Edit mode are the same, no matter which mode was previously selected.
nAll Sampling Edit operations apply to the Waveform (actual sample), not the voice. MeasureDetermines the number of measures in the sample to be sliced.
When the slice operation is executed, sequence data corresponding to the specified number of measures is 
created. The sequence data is created from the beginning of the current measure at which sampling is started. 
Settings:1~8
MeterSpecifies the meter (time signature) of the sample. The setting here is the basic slice unit.
Settings:1/16 ~ 16/16, 1/8 ~ 16/8, 1/4 ~ 8/4
SubDivideThe Meter parameter sets the basic slice unit, and SubDivide 
specifies even finer resolution for phrases containing regions with 
shorter notes. For the phrase shown at right, for example, the 
Meter should be set to 4/4 and SubDivide to 1/2. 
Settings:
When Meter is set to 1 ~ 8/4 ............. quarter note (1/1), 8th note (1/2), 4th 
note triplet (1/3), 16th note (1/4), 8th note 
triplet (1/6), 32nd note (1/8), 16th note triplet (1/12)
When Meter is set to 1 ~ 16/8 ........... 8th note (1/1), 16th note (1/2), 8th note triplet (1/3), 32nd note (1/4), 16th note triplet (1/6)
When Meter is set to 1 ~ 16/16 ......... 16th note (1/1), 32nd note (1/2), 16th note triplet (1/3)
nThis parameter has no effect when the Slice Type parameter is set to beat 1~3.
nThe maximum slice resolution for stereo samples is 64 slices, and for mono samples 128 slices.
Sens (Envelope Sensitivity)Further adjusts the sub-divisions specified by the SubDivide parameter. Higher values result in higher resolution, 
allowing even finer notes and smaller sounds to be detected and sliced. Use the Audition function (press [SF1]) to 
hear the results, and if you’re not satisfied with them, change the setting and try again.
Settings:1 ~ 5
nThis parameter has no effect when the “quick” slice type is selected.
Sampling Edit mode[INTEGRATED SAMPLING] → [EDIT]
[F1] KEYBANK
From this display you can determine the destination location to which the recorded sample will be stored. 
WaveformSelect a Waveform that contains a Sample you wish to edit. Move the cursor to the Waveform number and select the 
desired number by using the [INC/YES] button, [DEC/NO] button, or the data dial. 
To select the desired Key Bank, simultaneously hold down the [INFORMATION] button and press the appropriate 
key on the keyboard. Press the [SF2] SELECT button to call up in order the Samples assigned to the selected Key 
Bank.
KeybankIndicates information about the selected Key Bank. The Key Range and Velocity Range (which cannot be edited 
here) can be edited in the [F4] RANGE display. 
[SF1] AUDITIONYou can hear (audition) the selected sample by pressing the [SF1] button.
[SF2] SELECTPress the [SF2] button to call up in order the Samples assigned to the selected Key Bank.
nThe [SF1] AUDITION and [SF2] SELECT buttons can be used in the same way also with other displays in the Sampling Edit mode and the Sampling Job mode. 
[F2] TRIM
This operation is the same as in the Sampling Record mode (when Sampling Type is set to “slice+seq”). See page 253. 
[F3] PARAM (Parameter)
LevelDetermines the output level of the selected sample.
Settings:-94.5dB ~ -0.0dB
PanDetermines the stereo position of the selected sample. Please note that this is not available for samples recorded in 
stereo. 
Settings:L64 (far left) ~ C (center) ~ R63 (far right) 
						

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Sampling Job mode        
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The Sampling Job mode contains a comprehensive set of editing tools and functions you can use to change the sound of the sample you’ve 
created and edited in the Sampling Edit mode. It also includes a variety of convenient operations, such as copying or erasing data. 
After setting parameters as required in the selected display, press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. 
nUnlike in the Sampling Record mode, all parameters and functions of the Sampling Job mode are the same, no matter which mode was previously selected. 
The only exception to this is the Slice Job ([F1] →12 below), which varies depending on whether the previously selected mode was Voice/Performance or 
Song/Pattern.
nAll Sampling Job operations apply to the Waveform (actual sample), not the Voice. PlayModeDetermines how the selected sample is to be played back.
Settings:oneshot, reverse, loop
oneshot ............The Sample plays back one time from Start point to End point.
reverse .............The Sample plays back one time in reverse from End point to Start point.
loop ..................Sample playback begins from the Start point, continues to the Loop point, then repeats indefinitely between the Loop 
point and End point.
nFor details on the above settings, see page 176.
OriginalKeyDetermines the base key for the sample. Since the sample will be pitched shifted for keys played around this base 
key, this should be set as close as possible to the original pitch or note value of the actual sample.
Settings:C - 2 ~ G8
FineTuneDetermines the fine tuning for the pitch of the sample.
Settings:-100 cent ~ 0 cent ~ 99 cent
[SF1] AUDITIONYou can hear (audition) the selected sample by pressing the [SF1] button.
[SF2] SELECTPress the [SF2] button to call up in order the Samples assigned to the selected Key Bank.
[F4] RANGE
From this display you can set the Key Range and the Velocity Range for the sample assigned to the selected Key Bank. Note that both the Key range and Velocity 
range values are graphically indicated in the display.
nWhen the cursor is at one of the Key Range values, you can directly set the Key Range parameter from the keyboard. (Simultaneously hold down the [INFORMATION] button and 
press the appropriate key on the keyboard.) 
[SF1] AUDITIONYou can hear (audition) the selected sample by pressing the [SF1] button.
[SF2] SELECTPress the [SF2] button to call up in order the Samples assigned to the selected Key Bank.
Sampling Job mode[INTEGRATED SAMPLING] → [JOB]
[F1] KEYBANK (Key Bank Job)
Before executing the Key Bank Job by pressing the [ENTER] button, you’ll need to specify the Waveform and Key Bank. 
First, select the desired Waveform by moving the cursor to the 4-digit number in the display and change it by using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the 
data dial. Second, move the cursor to the Key value, select the desired key by using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial, then use the [SF2] 
SELECT button to select in order the Key Bank (sample) assigned to the selected key. You can select the desired key also by pressing the note on the keyboard 
directly while holding the [INFORMATION] button. As in the Sampling Edit mode, the [SF1] AUDITION button lets you hear the sample assigned to the selected 
Key Bank. 
01: CopyThis Job copies the data of a sample contained in a 
specified Key Bank to another Key Bank. After 
specifying the source Waveform and Key Bank as well 
as the destination Waveform and Key Bank, press the 
[ENTER] button to execute the Copy Job.
02: DeleteThis Job deletes the specified Key Bank and its sample. After specifying the Waveform and Key Bank, press the 
[ENTER] button to execute the Delete Job. If the Key Bank is set to “all” and the Job is executed, all the samples of 
the selected Waveform are deleted.
nIf all the samples of the specified Waveform are deleted, the Waveform itself is deleted.
03: ExtractThis Job deletes all unnecessary sample data 
(located ahead of the Start point and located after the 
End point). In effect, it extracts only the sample data 
you want to use, trimming all unneeded sound from 
the start and end of the sample. 
After specifying the Waveform and Key Bank, press 
the [ENTER] button to execute the Extract Job. If the 
Key Bank is set to “all” and the Job is executed, this Job is applied to all the samples of the selected Waveform.
Source Waveform and Key Bank
Destination Waveform and Key Bank
Start PointEnd Point
ExtractStart Point End Point 
						

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04: MoveThis Job lets you move a sample contained in a 
specified Key Bank to another Key Bank. This would be 
useful for creating a new Waveform from the samples of 
various other existing Waveforms. 
After specifying the source Waveform and Key Bank as 
well as the destination Waveform and Key Bank, press 
the [ENTER] button to execute the Move Job.
nIf the last remaining sample is moved from the source 
Waveform, the source Waveform itself is deleted. 
05: NormalizeThis Job maximizes (normalizes) the overall level of the 
specified sample. The “100” (100%) setting is a quick 
and convenient way to boost the level of an entire 
sample, to make it as loud as possible without distorting. 
After specifying the Waveform and Key Bank, then press 
the [ENTER] button to execute the Normalize Job. 
RatioSpecifies the post-normalization sample level. A setting of 100% maximizes the level so that the highest peak level in 
the sample is just below clipping (maximum digital signal level). Settings below 100% reduce the level of the sample 
accordingly. Settings higher than 100% will raise the sample level above the maximum, producing deliberate 
clipping.
Settings:001 ~ 800%
06: Time-StretchThis Job lets you change the length of the sample without changing the pitch.
The basic steps in using this Job are the same as in 05: Normalize explained above.
RatioDetermines the length of post-process sample as a ratio of the length of the original sample (100%). Lower values 
compress the sample, while higher values expand the sample.
Settings:0~400%
AccuracyDetermines the quality of the resulting sample by specifying which aspect of the original is to be emphasized: sound 
quality or rhythmic feel. 
Settings:sound4 - sound1, normal, rhythm1 - rhythm 2
sound4 - sound1 .............. These settings place emphasis on sound quality, with the “SOUND 4” setting producing the highest sound 
quality.
normal .............................. Produces an optimum balance of sound quality and rhythmic feel.
rhythm1 - rhythm 2 ........... These settings place emphasis on rhythmic feel, with the “Rhythm 2” setting producing the most accurate 
rhythmic feel.
07: Convert PitchThis Job lets you change the pitch of the sample without changing the length.
The basic steps in using this Job are the same as in 05: Normalize explained above. 
PitchDetermines the amount and direction of pitch shift in semitone increments.
Settings:-12 ~ 0 ~+12
FineDetermines the amount and direction of fine pitch shift in cent increments (1 cent = 1/100th of a semitone).
Settings:-50 ~ 0 ~ +50
08: Fade In/OutThis Job lets you create fade-ins and fade-outs for the sample.
The basic steps in using this Job are the same as in 05: Normalize explained above. 
TypeDetermines the type of level fade: fade-in or fade-out.
Settings:in (fade-in), out (fade-out)
Source Waveform and Key Bank
Destination Waveform and Key Bank
Set the Waveform and Key Bank containing 
the sample to be normalized.
Press the [ENTER] button to execute the job.
Press the [F5] (CANCEL) button 
to cancel the operation.
Press the [F6] (OK) button to assign the 
normalized sample to the specified Key Bank.
Press the [ENTER] button to execute the operation. 
If you are not satisfied with the results, change the Ratio 
value and press the [ENTER] button again. This 
automatically reverts back to the original settings and 
executes the operation again with the new settings.
Source WaveRatio = less than 100%
Ratio = 100%
Ratio = more than 100% 
						

							Reference  Sampling Mode
Sampling Job mode        
258Owner’s Manual
LengthDetermines the length of the fade-in or fade-out.
When a fade-in is selected, this parameter 
specifies the length of the fade starting at the 
specified Start point.
When a fade-out is selected, this parameter 
specifies the length of the fade starting at the 
beginning of the fade and ending at the 
specified End point.
Settings:0000000 ~ End point
09: Convert Freq 
(Convert Frequency)This Job lets you halve the sampling frequency of the specified sample. This can be used to convert hi-fi samples to 
a lo-fi sound, and reduce the sample size by half to conserve memory. 
The basic steps in using this Job are the same as in 05: Normalize explained above. 
10: Stereo to MonoThis Job lets you convert a stereo sample to a mono sample.
The basic steps in using this Job are the same as in 05: Normalize explained above. 
TypeDetermines which channel, or both channels, of the stereo sample will be converted to a mono sample.
Settings:L+R>mono, L>mono, R>mono
L+R>mono .......The left and right channels of the stereo sample are mixed and converted to a mono sample. 
L>mono............The left channel of the stereo sample is converted to a mono sample.
R>mono ...........The right channel of the stereo sample is converted to a mono sample.
11: Loop-RemixThis Job lets you automatically cut the sample into separate “slices” and randomly rearrange the slices for special 
effects and unusual rhythmic variations. A variety of audio transform operations are also included for even greater 
changes in the sound. 
The basic steps in using this Job are the same as in 05: Normalize explained above. 
TypeDetermines the degree to which the looped portion of the sample will be sliced.
Settings:1~4
VariationDetermines how the original sample is varied by the this Job.
Settings:normal1~2, reverse1~2
normal1~2........These settings slice and rearrange the sample data, without performing any other audio changes.
reverse1~2.......In addition to slicing and rearranging, these settings reverse the playback of some of the slices. 
12: SliceThis Job lets you divide the sample into separate “slices,” the number of which is determined by the note length 
(with Measure, Meter, and SubDivide). 
When entering this Job from the Song/Pattern mode, note data for playing the slices in sequence is also created. 
(Keep in mind that the results of this Job vary depending on the previously selected mode: Voice/Performance or 
Song/Pattern.)
The basic steps in using this Job are the same as in 05: Normalize explained above. 
With the exception of the parameter below, all parameters and settings are the same as in the Slice display of the 
Sampling Record mode (page 254).
Lowest KeySpecifies the lowest key number from which the sliced samples are assigned in order.
Settings:C - 2 ~ G8
nIn the Slice display of the Sampling Record mode (page 254), this parameter is fixed to “C-1” for the MOTIF ES6, “E0” for the 
MOTIF ES7, and “A-1” for the MOTIF ES8, and cannot be set.
[F2] WAVEFORM (Waveform Job)
01: Copy
This Job lets you copy the data of one Waveform to 
another.
After specifying the source Waveform and destination 
Waveform, press the [ENTER] button to execute the 
Copy Job. 
02: DeleteThis Job lets you delete a specific Waveform from memory.
03: TransposeThis Job lets you transpose the Key bank setting of a specified Waveform.
OctaveDetermines the amount in octaves by which the Key Bank is transposed. When you want to transpose by less than 
one octave, set this to “0” and use the Note parameter below.
Settings:-3~ 0 ~+3
NoteDetermines the amount in semitones by which the Key Bank is transposed. When you want to transpose by exact 
octaves, set this to “0” and use the Octave parameter above.
Settings:-11~ 0 ~+11
Length
Start pointFade In
Length
Start pointFade Out
Source Waveform
Destination Waveform 
						

							Reference  Sampling Mode
Sampling Job mode
259Owner’s Manual
■ Supplementary
Tips for using the Slice Types
• Slicing percussive phrases having short decays
First, try slicing using “beat1.” If the result has a weak attack or the 
release portions of the phrase seem to overlap, try again using 
“beat2.” Try adjusting the envelope sensitivity for finer control. 
If after using “beat1” the attack portions overlap or the overall 
rhythmic feel is degraded, try again using “beat3.” Use the 
SubDivide parameter to adjust the slice resolution, and make final 
adjustments with the Envelope Sensitivity parameter. 
• Slicing phrases having long decays
First, try slicing using “phrase1.” If the result has a weak attack or the 
release portions of the phrase seem to overlap, try again using 
“phrase2.” Use the SubDivide parameter to adjust the slice 
resolution, and make final adjustments with the Envelope Sensitivity 
parameter.
If after using “phrase1” the points between the slices sounds rough 
and the overall feel is choppy, try again using “phrase3” or “phrase4” 
and set SubDivide to a finer resolution. Make final adjustments with 
the Envelope Sensitivity parameter. The “phrase3” setting is 
generally best for sustained strings or brass type sounds with no 
vibrato — in other words, the pitch remains constant. It can also 
produce echo-like effects when applied to percussive phrases with 
short decay. The “phrase4” setting is generally best for sustained 
strings or brass type sounds with vibrato, as well as vocal phrases.
Wave Memory Required for Slice Operations
Individual wave data slices created through slice operations require 
approximately 1.5 times the original memory because a tail section is 
automatically added and fade-in and fade-out sections are 
automatically created at the beginning and end of the wave data. 
This helps to maintain maximum sound quality when the tempo is 
increased, and results in smoother connections between slices (no 
tail section is created when the “quick” slice type is selected).
A memory work area is required for the processing calculations 
carried out for each slice operation, as well as sufficient memory to 
hold the completed waveforms. When the sampling frequency is 
44.1 kHz, the approximate amount of memory (expressed in 
kilobytes) required for each slice type is listed below. 
beat1: Original wave size x N + (0.3 x number of slices)
beat2: Original wave size x N + (0.2 x number of slices)
beat3: Original wave size x N + (0.3 x number of slices)
phrase1: Original wave size x N + (5.8 x number of slices)
phrase2: Original wave size x N + (1.4 x number of slices)
phrase3: Original wave size x N + (0.4 x number of slices)
phrase4: Original wave size x N + (1.4 x number of slices)
quick: Original wave size x 3 + (0.7 x number of slices)
For monaural samples N = 5.5, and for stereo samples N = 8. 
Also, the number of slices is doubled for stereo samples. 
04: NameThis Job lets you assign a name to the selected Waveform.
For specific instructions on naming, refer to page 53 in the Basic Operation section.
[F3] OTHER
01: Clean Up Memory
This Job deletes all the waveforms to which User voices or Sample voices are not assigned.
02: Optimize MemoryThis Job optimizes the memory (DRAM) for sampling.
03: Delete AllThis Job deletes all the waveforms.
04: Convert to Drum VoiceThis Job lets you convert the selected waveform to a specific Drum voice. 
Source
Wavefor m
Sliced
Wavefor m
Tail section
Fade section 
						

							Reference  Utility Mode
Utility mode        
260Owner’s Manual
Utility mode
The Utility mode features a variety of important settings related to overall operation of the MOTIF ES. These settings can also be stored — simply 
press the [STORE] button from any mode (with the exception of the Utility Job mode), and store the data to internal Flash ROM as system 
settings (page 186). You can also save the settings to a SmartMedia/USB storage device in the File mode.  
In this mode, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of the MOTIF ES. 
This mode is actually a sub-mode of the Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern mode. Press the [UTILITY] button in each mode to enter the Utility 
mode and press the [EXIT] button after making settings to go back to the previous mode.
Utility mode[UTILITY]
[F1] GENERAL
[SF1] TG (Tone Generator)
From this display you can make overall settings for the internal tone generator. Settings here do not affect MIDI 
messages transmitted to the external MIDI instrument. 
VolumeDetermines the overall volume of the instrument.
Settings:0~127
NoteShiftDetermines the amount (in semitones) by which the pitch of all notes is shifted.
Settings:-24~0~+24
TuneDetermines the fine tuning (in 0.1 cent steps) of the internal tone generator’s overall sound.
Settings:-102.4~+102.3
BCCurve 
(Breath Controller Curve)These four curves determine how the sound of the internal tone generator responds to use of a Breath Controller. 
The setting here affects the Destination parameters when the Source is set to “BC,” both of which can be set in the 
CTL SET displays ([VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL SET). 
The graph shown in the display indicates the controller response curve.  (The horizontal line represents the received 
breath control values, while the vertical line represents the actual response of the internal tone generator.)
Settings:thru, soft, hard, wide
[SF2] KBD (Keyboard)From this display you can set the keyboard-related parameters. The settings here affect the MIDI messages 
generated by playing the keyboard. 
OctaveDetermines the amount in octaves by which the range of the keyboard is shifted up or down. This setting can be 
changed also by pressing any of the [OCTAVE] buttons.
Settings:-3~0~+3
TransposeDetermines the amount in semitones by which the range of the keyboard is shifted up or down.
Settings:-11~ 0 ~+11
nIf you transpose beyond the note range limits (C-2 and G8), notes in the adjacent octaves will be used. For example, a 
transposed note of F9 will be changed to F8.
VelCurve (Velocity Curve)These five curves determine how the actual velocity will be generated and transmitted according to the velocity 
(strength) with which you play notes on the keyboard. 
The graph shown in the display indicates the velocity response curve. (The horizontal line represents the received 
velocity values (strength of your playing), while the vertical line represents the actual velocity values transmitted to 
the internal/external tone generators.) 
Settings:norm, soft, hard, wide, fixed
norm (normal) .......This linear “curve” produces one-to-one correspondence between the strength of your keyboard playing (velocity) 
and the actual sound change. 
soft ........................This curve provides increased response, especially for lower velocities. In other words, playing softly results in 
higher response than the “norm” curve.
hard.......................This curve provides increased response, especially for higher velocities. In other words, playing hard results in 
higher response than the “norm” curve.
wide ......................This setting provides opposite response curves for lower and higher velocities. It widens the apparent dynamic 
range of the controller, producing less sound change in the softer range and more change in the higher range. 
fixed ......................This setting produces the same amount of sound change (set in Fixed Velocity below), no matter what your playing 
strength. 
FixedVelocityThis parameter is only available if you select the “fixed” Velocity Curve above. The velocity of the note you play is 
fixed at the value set here.
Settings:1 ~ 127
[SF3] EF BYPS (Effect Bypass)From this display you can select the specific effect(s) to be bypassed when the [INSERTION] or [SYSTEM] button of 
EFFECT BYPASS buttons is turned on. 
Insertion
FInternalWhen this is set to on and the [INSERTION] button is turned on, the internal Insertion effect is bypassed. 
FPLG-EF (Plug-in Effect)When this is set to on and the [INSERTION] button is turned on, the PLG100-VH Insertion effect is bypassed. This is 
available only when the PLG100-VH has been installed.